Postgame Show: Greg Goatee

Summary

Podcast Summary: "Postgame Show: Greg Goatee"

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Date: March 24, 2026
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

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Episode Overview

In this postgame episode, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and the regular crew gather for a spirited, unscripted conversation mixing sports, show inside jokes, and pop culture. Conversation centers around the playful "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time) debate, the quirks of show member Greg Cody, South Beach Sessions guest booking—specifically, the prospects of interviewing Manu from the highlight team—and a deep-dive into Tiger Woods' comeback, blending their trademark humor with moments of reflective commentary.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. South Beach Sessions Guest Rankings & The "GOAT" Conversation

(00:32–02:12)

• The crew riffs on which past guests would qualify as “masters of their craft,” considering a rebrand for the interviews as “Masterclass" with Manu.
• Discussion of highlight (the sport) and Manny’s reputation:
  • Dan (00:55): “This is one of the greatest athletes in the sport right now…he’s a champion. So you’re not wrong to say Manu would be in the GOAT conversation as a highlight player presently.”
• Stugotz playfully points out how attendee names, like “Gocheri” include “goat,” leading to puns.

2. Greg Cody’s Timing, Role, and Compliments

(02:17–04:14)

• Greg Cody humorously called out for being “just a tick late” in the banter, creating running gags about his timing and contributions.
• Candid appreciation from Greg for South Beach Sessions as Dan’s “career opus,” albeit with playful criticism:
  • Greg (04:31): “It’s serious, it’s thoughtful, it goes in depth. Little too psychiatrist couchy for me at times, but…I would say I listen to most of them, and the other ones I delete because I’ve never heard of the guy.”
• Dan’s confusion over why Greg loves the show so much, leading to teasing about Greg’s family not listening to his own work.

3. Debating a Potential “Manu” Interview & the Show’s Dynamic Process

(02:12–05:23)

• Joking about whether Manu will agree to an interview and the challenges of landing guests who could simply “threaten to retire” instead.
• The team considers “wrestling” for rights to interview Manu between South Beach Sessions and Greg Cody’s own podcast.
• The mechanics of support during interviews:
  • Stugotz (03:16): “We are not the hosts of South Beach Sessions. That’s you…We’ll handle the awkward hello.”

4. Tiger Woods’ Comeback: Reflection & Real Talk

(05:35–08:25)

• Dan delivers a layered, emotional reflection on Tiger Woods’ tumultuous career—injuries, personal scandal, and family legacy:
  • Dan (05:43): “I feel bad for Tiger Woods at this stage…physical trauma that Tiger wears on his body…his career, literally derailing off the road…”
  • Dan (06:31): “Earl Woods just wanted to be the father to a prodigy…that kid learned how to cheat on his wife from his old man…woman buries a man in an unmarked grave because he taught their boy how to cheat on women.”
• The segment turns as the crew gently mocks the gravitas of Dan’s monologue compared to the lighthearted reality: Tiger is now “just playing a simulator,” poking fun at the spectacle versus actual sport.
  • B (08:01): “Anyways, he’s shooting a couple shots into a simulator today for our hometown Jupiter Links.”
  • C (08:03): “He’s playing a video game. What do you mean?”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Dan Le Batard (00:55):
  “Even though he wouldn’t be one of the most accomplished, he’s the Joey of his time.”
• Stugotz (02:12):
  “This goat conversation is presented by Frank’s Red Hot. Make every dish the greatest. Eat the goat.”
• Greg Cody (04:31):
  “I have referred to it as your career opus…It’s very worthwhile. Very rich entertainment. Do I listen to everyone front to back? No.”
• Dan Le Batard (05:43):
  “If you don’t think it’s a physical trauma that Tiger wears on his body to have, like, whatever wreckage he caused with having to apologize to his mother…”
• E (07:19):
  “That’s where I learned it.” (playful jab in the middle of Dan’s Tiger soliloquy)

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Segment Timestamps

• 00:32–02:12: GOAT guests and highlight debate
• 02:17–04:14: Greg Cody’s role and critique of South Beach Sessions
• 04:21–05:23: Guest booking mechanics, Manu interview negotiation
• 05:35–08:25: Tiger Woods discussion—reflection, satire, and simulator jokes

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Tone & Style

The episode blends quick-fire humor, affectionate ribbing, irreverence, and moments of genuine introspection. Dan’s philosophical tangents are regularly undercut by the group’s comedic timing, maintaining a balance between depth and levity throughout.

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For New Listeners

Even if you haven’t heard the episode, this summary’s detailed breakdown covers the interplay of personalities, recurring jokes, and the unique brand of commentary on sports and culture that sets The Dan Le Batard Show apart. Expect a dynamic mix of satire, warmth, and the show’s signature chaos.

Transcript

[A]

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[B]

You know who else was on South Beach Sessions? Jerry Bruckheimer.

[C]

Ah, yes.

[D]

One of the best at what he does. Correct.

[C]

Yeah.

[D]

We gotta put together what is the list of South Beach Sessions guests that would be the best at what they do. You're looking to rebrand it as masters of their craft with a creative pivot that involves Manu. No, you laugh.

[B]

Masterclass. Manu.

[D]

Greg. Greg, you laugh. But. You laugh and cough. But at highlight, this is not up for dispute. This is one of the greatest athletes in the sport right now.

[C]

Yeah.

[D]

Even though he wouldn't be one of

[C]

the most accomplished, he's the Joey of his time.

[D]

Okay.

[B]

Damon Gocheri, two goats.

[D]

The goat. This is a goat conversation.

[B]

I mean, go. Cherry's got goat almost in his name.

[E]

One's a front quarter, one's a back quarter. Different positions, but yeah, those are the.

[B]

But in terms of backcourt, you're not going to find a better dude in. In the United States, certainly. And, you know, it's a great way to embrace what is canon on our show, which is our great Cyclone team. And like I said, it's an episode.

[E]

The goat of their craft.

[C]

Nobody's playing mid court, huh?

[B]

Bill Lawrence.

[D]

That's another one. That is a great question, Greg, that you asked. We're talking about the best in your class. This is an international sport, okay? And when Mike says accomplished, he's not kidding. There aren't that many people playing it, but he's one of the best. He is a champion. So you're not wrong when you say Manu would be in the goat conversation as a highlight player presently.

[B]

That's right, which is why I've strengthened his case now. And I hope you would agree to interview the great Manu.

[E]

This goat conversation is presented by Frank's Red Hot. Make every dish the greatest. Eat the goat.

[D]

I think I'd be willing to do that. I like the. I like the idea of that. Greg Cody has. Greg Cody. This Greg Cody doesn't spend a lot of time complimenting me.

[C]

Greg Goie, brutal.

[B]

I feel like he's just like a tick late.

[C]

It was a tick Late.

[B]

Just a tick.

[C]

Late. All show.

[B]

Just a tickling.

[C]

But we don't overanalyze around here, so it was fine. Just brutal. They used to call me that when I was a kid. What am I gonna do? Ignore the obvious. What were you saying, Dan?

[B]

I do wanna warn you, though. There is a highly probable chance that Manu just declines.

[D]

You're the owners of the team.

[B]

Yeah. We can't make him do anything.

[C]

Sure you can.

[E]

He'll just threaten to retire. It's his move.

[B]

Yeah, he does that all the time. Ooh, maybe you can get that announcement. That'll make news. Certainly.

[C]

It sure will.

[D]

Are you guys saying that you are willing to do the interview with me?

[E]

No, we'll be out there.

[B]

We'll be out there for support. No, no, no. We are not the hosts of South Beach Sessions. That's you.

[E]

We'll handle the awkward hello.

[B]

Yes, we'll handle the hello. Get him out of his comfort zone. You know, open him up a little bit.

[D]

I'd like a behind the scenes that studies how it is that you guys plan on what you're doing. What is happening here? Obviously, Greg has given me the great compliment of. He listens to this show and he likes it. He thinks. He thinks this property is the best thing that I've done professionally. I don't know why he thinks that. I have not asked him. You flatter me. You don't listen to anything. Your kids. I get mad at your kids because they don't read your work. They don't actually participate in your work except on your podcast.

[E]

And I glance at it.

[B]

Now they know what you're saying.

[D]

Greg has any number of entertainment options. I don't think he's listening to anything quite the way he's listening to this, which genuinely confuses.

[E]

Well, other than his own podcast. That guy three times a week.

[C]

A hawk twice a week.

[B]

Or an eagle.

[E]

Once as a listener, once as a critic.

[C]

Right, Exactly. And now. Now that we have a YouTube presence. Once as a hearer and once as a seer.

[B]

So now we're up to three views on a singular episode.

[E]

Remember we asked you about Loving South Beat sessions?

[C]

I do love sbs, and I have

[D]

just wants to talk about himself.

[C]

I have referred to it as your career opus. And the reason is that it's. It's serious, it's thoughtful, it's. It goes in depth. Little too psychiatrist couchy for me at times, but. But I think it's. It's very worthwhile. Very rich entertainment. Do I listen to everyone front to back? No. I would say. I would say I listen to most of them, and the other ones I delete because I've never heard of the guy. You had one guy on.

[D]

Oh, boy.

[C]

One guy on who had the name of another famous person. And I thought it was that guy, but it turned out to be somebody with a famous name.

[D]

I want to know which one.

[C]

I never heard.

[D]

Who is it? I'd like to know.

[B]

Chris, I'm ready to pivot.

[E]

Yeah.

[B]

Not South Beach Sessions anymore. The Greg Cody Show. Ooh, we need Manu on the Greg Cody Show.

[C]

Yes.

[B]

With Greg Cody.

[D]

Let's wrestle. Let's wrestle for the rights to Manu and where. Okay. It's a terrible idea.

[C]

You're as big as a bear, Manu.

[E]

This guy almost died during one of your serves a couple years ago.

[D]

Tiger woods is coming back, and I actually saw you guys excited about this.

[E]

Yeah. My third favorite player or team to watch.

[D]

I feel bad for Tiger woods at this stage in his career because of the amount of physical pain I imagine he must be in to try and climb back to wherever it is. Jack Nicklaus resides on the history of this sport after burying his dad, after going through the most human things in public and humiliating things. Like, if you don't think it's a physical trauma that Tiger wears on his body to have, like, whatever wreckage he caused with having to apologize to his mother in front of people in Orlando, that ends with his career, like, literally derailing off the road because whatever's happening with his wife chasing him with a golf club. Forgive me if I've got some of. Bingo.

[B]

Yeah. No, this is the energy that you need to keep when you interview Manu.

[D]

Tiger woods returning tonight is actually something that Cody's are golfers. They love golf. The idea that they would talk about this more than any other golfer still, when he's so far, like, he's broken as a physical human being by what life and fame and excellence have brought so much that his mother buried his father in an unnamed grave. Okay. Earl woods just wanted to be the father to a prodigy, a God who told us his kid would become king. And then he did. But because that kid learned how to cheat on his wife from his old man. Like, that's what happened to Tiger woods at the destruction. The fault line of a woman buries a man in an unmarked grave because he taught their boy how to cheat on women.

[E]

That's where I learned it.

[D]

Tiger woods comes back human on video, like slurring through pills because God knows what kind of pain his body is in. I mean, what do you think it feels like to swing your back like that through back surgeries and have doctors cut you open again and again and again and never get it right to actually relieve the pain? And he can't quit it.

[E]

I'm actually excited to see him, but I'm a little skeptical that he. He's. Because this is a team game. This TGL is four. Like, there's four guys on a team. You play three. He's inserting himself into the lineup during the championships.

[B]

Yeah, it's a Jason Tatum situation here. I just wanted Dan's whole, like, preamble to end with. Anyways, he's shooting a couple shots into a simulator today for our hometown Jupiter Links.

[C]

He's playing a video game. What do you mean?

[E]

Back. He's playing on a hole called the pyramid.

[C]

It's like goony golf.

[E]

That's a tough hole. The fairway, like, the further you go, goes more narrow.

[B]

Dan was doing the SVP Masters intro and just playing a video game today. It's just a TV show. We just want to see if his back's okay. You can save it for Amen.

[D]

Correct.